"I think the memorial affects people with its size and visual impact," said the Rev. Patricia Nicholas, the church's pastor. "It's not a protest or a statement, it's just a memorial and prayer chain for all the fallen soldiers and a way to get people to remember and respect them no matter where they stand on the war."

Church member Laurie Czudak said, it "makes people realize the real cost of the war...

"I hope it will get people to start to do something about the mounting loss of life and seriously consider what they can do about it, such as talk to their senators and try to get the president and vice president to change things."